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Asset Independence Coalition 517.256.1466
www.assetindependencecoalition.org P.O. Box 10236 Lansing, MI 48901 Provides free tax preparation assistance using the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for families that qualify. The AIC also provides financial education and second chance bank accounts to tri-county residents. Assurance Wireless (Virgin Mobile) 1.888.898.4888 www.assurancewireless.com Free telephone service to ensure availability and affordability for low-income individuals. Annual Credit Report.com 517.483.1100 www.annualcreditreport.com Official site to obtain a free credit reports, also known as a free credit file disclosure, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and Transunion. Bank on Mid-Michigan 517.894.8461 www.bankonmidmichigan.org 230 N. Washington Square, Ste. 201, Lansing MI 48933 Provides access to low or no fee second chance bank accounts for individuals who have been denied in the past. Financial Education for those seeking a second chance account. Services are 100% free. Capital Area Community Services, Inc. Dial: 2-1-1 or 1.866.561.2500 1301 Rensen St., Lansing MI 48910 CACS Grand River Head Start Financial Empowerment Center 1107 E. Grand River, Lansing MI 48906 The center provides free one-on-one financial counseling for City of Lansing residents. Capital Area United Way 517.203.5000 www.capitalareaunitedway.org 1111 Michigan Ave., Suite 300, Lansing MI 48823 Provides resources and referrals for community health and human service needs Center for Financial Health 517.708.2550 www.centerforfinancialhealth.org 230 N. Washington Sq. #201, Lansing MI 48933 HUD and MSHDA Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Provides FREE Financial Health Assessment, Home Buyer Education, Down Payment Assistance, Pre-Purchase Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention Assistance, Reverse Mortgage/HECM Counseling, Financial Management Training, Post Purchase Workshops, Rental Counseling and Land Contract Counseling. Department Of Human Services Dial: 2-1-1 or 1.866.561.2500 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing MI 48910 The center provides free one-on-one financial counseling for City of Lansing residents. Eaglevision Ministries, Inc. 517.492.5571 www.eaglevisionministries.org 2110 S. Cedar St., Lansing MI 48910 Educate and train people of all ages in activities of daily living, money management, positive parenting and family competency, educational excellence, job readiness, optimum physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual growth and maturity. Advent House Ministries-Financial Empowerment Center Dial: 2-1-1 or 1.866.561.2500 743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing MI 48915 The center provides free one-on-one financial counseling for City of Lansing residents. Franklin Street Community Housing Corporation 517.482.8708 www.fsch.org 618 Seymour Ave., Lansing MI 48901 Provides free credit counseling, home-buyer education classes, Financial Management classes, mortgage and foreclosure counseling and information about Down Payment Assistance Programs, including our Individual Development Account (IDA) Program. Northwest Initiative 517.999.2894 www.nwlansing.org 530 Ionia St., Ste. D, Lansing MI 48933 Serves those who reside on the north and west sides of Lansing. Provides assistance with signing up for Healthy Kids, Plan First, Ingham Health Plan, MIChild, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Disability, MI Bridges (food stamps), free tax preparation, emergency food distribution, free cell phones, workshops, and community gardening. Office for young Children 517.925.8714 or 1.800.692.0956 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing MI 48911 Provides free child care referrals and information for families living in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee county, free consultation and support services to parents, financial assistance information, and work-site services. |